Tropical Rainforests

Rainforests, home to half of Earth's species, are mainly located near the equator. The Amazon, the largest rainforest, spans nine countries. These forests create their own climate through transpiration, contributing to significant rainfall. Despite abundant rainfall, plant adaptations like waxy leaves help manage excess water. The dense canopy limits sunlight, affecting plant growth. Rainforests face severe threats, with significant portions of the Amazon already destroyed. Continued deforestation could lead to irreversible loss.

Which rainforest is the largest in the world, spanning multiple countries?

• Daintree Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

• Southeast Asian Rainforest

How do rainforests contribute to their own rainfall?

• By absorbing sunlight

• Through transpiration

• By attracting clouds

• Through photosynthesis

What adaptation helps rainforest plants manage excess water?

• Waxy leaves with drip tips

• Thick bark

• Broad leaves

• Deep roots

Which plant can grow up to 8 meters in a year in the rainforest?

• Mangrove

• Macaranga

• Ficus

• Bamboo

What percentage of the Amazon has been destroyed in the last 40 years?

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%